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2001 News Releases
Listed below are the non-financial news releases from Xcel Energy in the year 2001. Current-year news releases can be found by using the News Releases link at left. Financial releases can be found through the Investor Information link above.
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12/31/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy seeks improved power lines for wind farms
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12/17/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy asks for ’significant price reductions’ in New Mexico
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12/13/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy taps hidden resources
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12/12/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: State department taps Xcel Energy Retail Services for power
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12/07/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy seeks second price reduction in Texas
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12/06/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy opens bidding process for 1,000 megawatts of electricity
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11/30/2001
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Cheyenne, Wyo.: Cheyenne Light files for electric rate increase
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11/30/2001
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Minneapolis: Conditions ripe for gas meters becoming plugged, Xcel Energy safety officials warn
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11/28/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy ofrece consejos de seguridad en el uso de las Series de Luces Navideñas
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11/28/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy offers holiday lighting tips
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11/26/2001
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White Deer, Texas: Wind Ranch at White Deer reaching ’por el cielo’
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11/20/2001
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Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy designates $1.75 million for UND Energy and Environmental Research Center projects
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11/19/2001
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Minneapolis: Research on new energy sources to be funded by Xcel Energy
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11/16/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy offers holiday lighting tips
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11/16/2001
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Minneapolis: Energy-use safety tips for winter from Xcel Energy
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11/15/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy plans to file request to reduce prices in Texas
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11/14/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Xcel Energy inventorying with low-flying helicopter
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11/13/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy opens bidding process for contingency power
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11/12/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy predicts lower natural gas bills during 2001-02 winter heating season
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11/09/2001
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Minneapolis: Lighten your energy bills with energy-saving lighting
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11/09/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy installs emission control equipment at Cherokee plant
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11/06/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy increases air conditioner rebates through Dec. 15
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11/06/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy urges customers to take steps to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
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11/05/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy lowers electric rates by $20.4 million
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11/05/2001
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Minneapolis: Renewable energy projects selected
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10/30/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy helps further ease utility bills
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10/30/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy CEO says company shareholder returns outpacing industry
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10/29/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy ofrece consejos de ahorro de energía y seguridad durante el invierno
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10/29/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy offers winter energy saving, safety tips
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10/26/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: SPS re-branding as ’Xcel Energy’
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10/16/2001
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Denver: Colorado’s Second Commercial Wind Farm Debuts
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10/10/2001
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Minneapolis: Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule takes effect Monday
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10/03/2001
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Fargo, N.D.: Local utilities urge caution; Danger could be lurking in your yard
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10/01/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: SPS’s new ’tie-line’ can transmit enough power for 400,000 people
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09/28/2001
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Minneapolis: Minnesota elementary students’ artwork featured in annual Xcel Energy safety calendar
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09/28/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy partners in TRANSLink Transmission Company
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09/26/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy offers rebates on new air conditioners, refrigerators
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09/25/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy’s home energy audit a good way to save money and make your home more comfortable
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09/17/2001
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Denver: La Compañía de Xcel Energy busca una reducción de $571 millones en la tarifa del gas
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09/17/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy seeks $571 million natural gas rate cut
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09/11/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy statement in light of events in New York and Washington
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09/08/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: SPS competes in, directs today’s International Lineman’s Rodeo
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09/07/2001
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Cheyenne, Wyo.: Xcel Energy/Cheyenne Light seeks $19.6 million natural gas rate cut
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08/23/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy plans to begin power line relocation Friday
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08/21/2001
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Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy to inspect transmission lines by air
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08/13/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy presents plan to move lines for light rail project
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08/07/2001
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Minneapolis: Heat wave taxes Xcel Energy's distribution system, supplies; Customers can help by conserving power
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08/07/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy Intervenes in FERC Price Proceedings
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07/18/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy now accepting renewable energy proposals
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07/17/2001
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Eau Claire, Wis.: Area residents concerned about the economy
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07/17/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy expands Windsource
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07/13/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Hot, hot, hot temperatures drive three straight SPS peaks
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07/05/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy Places New Switching Station, Line Into Service
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07/02/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy offers cool tips for hot summer days
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06/27/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy Board elects Wayne Brunetti chairman, Jim Howard chairman emeritus
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06/26/2001
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Minneapolis: As temperatures, humidity levels rise, Xcel Energy offers cool tips
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06/21/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy given exemption from routing process for transmission line in western Minnesota
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06/21/2001
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Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy Foundation donates to Siren disaster relief fund
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06/18/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy tree-trimming program helps ensure electricity service reliability
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06/18/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Texas Postpones SPS Deregulation until 2007
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06/12/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy Completes Fort St. Vrain Repowering
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06/11/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy customers help reduce peak electricity demand
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06/06/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy preparing to accept renewable energy proposals
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06/01/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy Foundation funds education activities
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05/30/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy appeals judge's order to relocate electricity facilities for LRT
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05/25/2001
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Boulder, Colo.: Xcel Energy Begins Emission Control Work at Valmont
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05/16/2001
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Viroqua, Wis.: Xcel Energy upgrades electric service in Viroqua
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05/11/2001
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Cheyenne, Wyo.: Xcel Energy-Cheyenne Light, intervenors agree to cut rate hike by half
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05/11/2001
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Eau Claire, Wis.: Higher cost of energy on open market prompts Xcel Energy to file for electric surcharge
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05/07/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy tree-trimming program helps ensure electric service reliability
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05/04/2001
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Minneapolis: Flood-affected homes must undergo inspection before electric, natural gas service can be reconnected
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05/01/2001
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Denver: Play it safe this spring with tips from Xcel Energy
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04/29/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Pay station users to be charged fee
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04/27/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy releases analysis, remedies for DIA storm outages
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04/16/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy's Bird Cam is back, big time ? three plant nest boxes on-line, plus link to Czech bird cam
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04/11/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy-sponsored tree-planting initiative wins Arbor Day Foundation 2001 Project Award
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04/11/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy is disconnecting power to flood-threatened homes, businesses in the Upper Midwest
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04/10/2001
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Mineapolis: Play it safe this spring with tips from Xcel Energy
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04/05/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy to develop more wind-generated power in Minnesota
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03/30/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy will continue helping customers with overdue bills when Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule expires April 15
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03/30/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy fuels 4.9% conservation loans
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03/26/2001
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Red Wing, Minn.: Red Wing Steam Plant completes air quality improvement program
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03/22/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy names two business unit presidents
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03/20/2001
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Louisville, Colo.: Xcel Energy to upgrade Louisville transmission line
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03/15/2001
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Cheyenne, Wyo.: Cheyenne Light files $36 million electric rate increase
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03/15/2001
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Denver: Xcel Energy to compete in Texas Electric Choice
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03/08/2001
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Eau Claire, Wis.: Xcel Energy announces drawdown of Lake Wissota
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03/07/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: High natural gas costs force New Mexico electric bills higher
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03/02/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy selects SGT Ltd. for steam generator installation contract
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02/27/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy, AEP accept Innogy offer to purchase Yorkshire Electric
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02/27/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: SPS contracts for wind power from 80 turbines
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02/23/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: High costs of natural gas forcing SPS bills upward in Texas
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02/19/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy, American Forests seek nominations for Famous and Historic Trees
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02/19/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy helps visually-impaired customers operate appliances safely
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02/16/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy asks court to protect customers from light rail costs
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02/06/2001
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Amarillo, Texas: Utility Regulator: 'Electric Choice' Will Benefit Farmers, Homes, Businesses
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01/29/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy is prepared to restore power if ice storm hits
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01/24/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy wins 'Electric Light & Power' magazine's Utility of the Year award
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01/22/2001
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Minneapolis: Xcel Energy offers cold-weather energy information
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01/19/2001
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Fargo, N.D.: Xcel Energy announces expansion of automated meter reading services into Minot
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01/19/2001
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St. Cloud, Minn.: Xcel Energy Foundation matches United Way contributions, increasing 2001 gift to $126,000
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